Okoi obono Nta

Publications

• Review Article   
  Psychological complications of chemotherapy and management among cancer patients: A review for physcian education in Nigeria
  Author(s): Akaba kingsley*, Okoi obono Nta, Obanife Henry Oshatuyi Olukayode, Emmanuel Olose and Edakabasi Akaba
  
  Chemotherapy is associated with several psychological complications in cancer patients. These complications are underestimated by most physicians in the cancer space especially in low and middle-income countries which can be attributed to either lack of awareness or knowledge base and this have a deleterious effect on the management. This complication ranges from anxiety, depression, cognitive impairment, fatigue and sleep disturbance, posttraumatic stress disorder, to social isolation. The effect of this complication cannot be underscored among cancer patients. Therefore, management strategies for this complication such as psychotherapy, pharmacological intervention, support group, sleep hygiene, family and caregiver support, spiritual/religious support, cognitive rehabilitation/training, art and creative activity are sacrosanct for quality management. Hence psychological complicatio.. Read More»
  

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